“Second Chemainus Sawmill” by artist Bruce Rickett painted in 1988.
Restored in 2004 by Cim MacDonald.
This sawmill was the second to be built on the same site in 1879, it was
converted to steam power in 1883.
The mural is based on a photograph in 1886 and is so artistically reproduced
in paint. The mill operated continuously at this site for over 100 years before shutting down in 1983.
On the far right, Marian is seen walking down the sidewalk and always
hurrying the photographer to catch up.
Best viewed in original size
